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Winners Circle

2009 NYC Marathon Winners Derartu Tulu and Meb Keflizighi attend a press conference at Tavern on the Green in New York City.

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Man of Honor

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General William E. “Kip” Ward, the U.S. Army’s only African-American Four-Star General, stopped by the ESSENCE office on November 2.

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Honorable Mention

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General William E. “Kip” Ward, the U.S. Army’s only African-American Four-Star General, and his lovely wife, Joyce, paid a special visit to the ESSENCE office on November 2.

Photo by Jennifer Cooper

Happy Birthday, Gabrielle!

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Gabrielle Union celebrates her birthday at Imagine Sundays at LIV in Miami on November 1.

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Fly As She Wanna Be

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Amerie parties at Imagine Sundays at LIV in Miami on November 1.

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Party Lights

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AJ Calloway and Gabrielle Union party at LIV in Miami on November 1.

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The Powerhouse Voice

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Mary J. Blige performs at the after-party for AFI Fest 2009 and Lionsgate’s “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘PUSH’ by Sapphire” at the Chateau Marmont on November 1 in West Hollywood, California.

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Pair of Queens

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“Precious” executive producer Oprah Winfrey and Mary J. Blige talk at the after-party for AFI Fest 2009 and Lionsgate’s “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘PUSH’ by Sapphire” at the Chateau Marmont on November 1 in West Hollywood, California.

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Just Stunning

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Natalie Cole performs on stage in Switzerland on October 31.

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Dance!Dance!Dance!

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Kelly Rowland has a blast on the beach on October 31.

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Eva's Birthday Celebration!

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Lance Gross and Eva Marcille attend Eva Marcille’s 25th birthday celebration at EZ Studios on October 31, 2009 in New York City.

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Voodoo Experience

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Lenny Kravitz performs at the 2009 Voodoo Experience at City Park on November 1, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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What a View

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Singer Kelly Rowland hangs out on the beach on October 31.

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Exercise Time

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Kelly Rowland makes time for some exercise on the beach on October 31.

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Music Video Time

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Alicia Keys takes to the streets to film her new music video for her second single “Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart” from her upcoming fourth album.

Photo by Bauer Griffin

Halloween Bash

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Model Heidi Klum® and husband musician Seal (L) arrive to Heidi Klum’s 10th Annual Halloween Party Presented by MSN and SKYY Vodka held at the Voyeur on October 31, 2009 in West Hollywood, California

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Big Hair Day

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La Toya Jackson works behind the counter to raise money for AIDS Project LA at Millions of Milkshakes on October 31, 2009 in West Hollywood, California.

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Love is in the Air

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Nick Cannon and singer Mariah Carey attends a Halloween celebration at M2 Ultra Lounge on October 31, 2009 in New York City.

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Biker Chic

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Alicia Keys hops on a motorcycle while filming her new music video for her song “Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart,” which is her second single off her upcoming fourth album.

Cat Power

Who's That?

Jay-Z performs at the Air Canada Centre on October 31, 2009 in Toronto, Canada.

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Fun Times

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Nick Cannon and Lester Holt as Susan Boyld at the “Today Show Halloween Weekend” to promote the new season of “America’s Got Talent” in New York City.

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Red Hot

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Selita Ebanks arrives to Heidi Klum’s 10th Annual Halloween party held at Voyeur on October 31, 2009 in West Hollywood, California.

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Family Time

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Forest Whitaker and his family enjoy a warm sunny day in Los Angeles

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Handsome Fella

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Jay-Z visits MuchOnDemand at the MuchMusic HQ on October 31, 2009 in Toronto, Canada.

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Such a Lady

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Monique Coleman arrives at Heidi Klum’s 10th Annual Halloween Party Presented by MSN and SKYY Vodka held at the Voyeur on October 31, 2009 in West Hollywood, California.

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Relaxed Day

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Iman out and about in SoHo on October 31.

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Halloween Treats

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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama greet parents, trick-or-treaters and local school children at the north portico of the White House during a Halloween celebration on October 31, 2009, in Washington, D.C.

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Foxy Lady

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Model Naomi Campbell arrives for the grand opening night of the Kerzner Mazagan Beach Resort on October 31, 2009 in El Jadida, Morocco.

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We Are Gonna Get You

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Rick Fox and actress Eliza Dushku arrive at Heidi Klum’s 10th Annual Halloween Party Presented by MSN and SKYY Vodka held at the Voyeur on October 31, 2009 in West Hollywood, California.

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Having a Blast

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TV personality Wendy Williams attends the 25th Anniversary Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Concerts Official Gift Lounge produced by On 3 Productions at Madison Square Garden on October 29, 2009 in New York City.

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What a Pair

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Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon leaving Nobu 57 after eating dinner together in New York City on October 30.

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Halloween Fun

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Al Roker appears on the 2009 Halloween Episode of NBC’s ‘Today’ at Rockefeller Center on October 30, 2009 in New York City.

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Rocker Girl

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Alicia Keys takes to the streets to film her new music video for her second single “Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart” from her upcoming fourth album.

Photo by Bauer Griffin

Style Ahead

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Veronica Webb at the party for the 25th Anniversary of Indochine Nightlife and the new book “Indochine: Stories Shaken and Stirred.”

Photo by STARTRAKS

Serious and Sexy

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Alicia Keys films her new music video for her second single “Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart” on October 30.

Photo by Bauer Griffin

Lunch Break

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Angela Simmons having lunch at Da Silvano in New York City on October 29.

Crazy Hair Day

Lace it Up

Santigold attends the Music Unites Fall Masquerade Gala at the Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on October 29, 2009 in New York City.

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Let's Hear It for New York

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Jay-Z and Alicia Keys perform their monster hit “Empire State of Mind” before Game Two of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 29.

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Lookin' Good!

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Actress Kerry Washington attends the Music Unites Fall Masquerade Gala at the Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on October 29, 2009 in New York City.

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New York's Finest

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Jay-Z and Alicia Keys strike their best b-boy stance before they perform prior to Game Two of the 2009 MLB World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on October 29 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

What a Thrill

Say Cheese!

Attendees at the Foundation for Ethnic Understanding shared camera time in New York on October 28.

Photo by David Karp Photography

Mommy and Me

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Tichina Arnold and her daughter Alijah Kai look surprised to see the paparazzi in Hollywood on October 29.

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Smile Big

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Keri Hilson, Regional Vice President for the Coca-Cola Company Steven Boyd, Executive Director and Co Founder for Entertainers 4 Education Tonya Lewis attend the 4th Annual Stay in School Pep Rally & Concert held at Tribecca Performing Arts Theatre on October 27.

Photo by Devan L. Carter

Vacation Style

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Patti LaBelle attends a press conference at the Table Bay Hotel on October 29, 2009 in Cape Town, South Africa.

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Beaming Brandy

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Brandy gets her shop on along West Hollywood’s popular Robertson Boulevard.

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CrazySexyCool

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Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins stops by the ESSENCE office to show some love on October 28.

Photo by Jennifer Cooper

Lady in Leather

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Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins let ESSENCE staffers in on what she’s been up to during a special visit on October 28.

Photo by Jennifer Cooper

Pretty Lady

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Chanel Iman walks the red carpet at The Gentlemen’s Ball 2009 at The Edison Ballroom on October 28, 2009, in New York City.

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The Girl Next Door

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Rashida Jones attends the International Womens Media Foundations Courage In Journalism Awards on October 27.

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What a Cutie

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Singer Robin Thicke was on hand to sign autographs at Hugo Boss Men’s Fragrance at Macy’s Dadeland in Miami.

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Game Day

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First Lady Michelle Obama and Vice-President Joe Biden’s wife, Jill, escort New York Yankees legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Yogi Berra onto the field at Game One of the World Series in the Bronx, New York, on October 28.

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Shining Star

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Paula Patton is all smiles on the red carpet at the AVON Foundation for Women in New York City on October 27.

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The Crooner

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R&B artist K’Jon makes a pit stop at the ESSENCE office and shares how his career has blown up since releasing his hit single, “On the Ocean.”

Photo by Jennifer Cooper

Gorgeous Gayle

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Gayle King is all smiles at the New York premiere of “This Is It” in New York City on October 27.

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Beauty on the Go

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Veteran supermodel Iman takes a walk in SoHo, New York, on October 28.

Photo by Bauer Griffin

Tickling the Keys

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Songstress Alicia Keys performs at the 2009 Women’s Conference held at Long Beach Convention Center on October 27, 2009, in Long Beach, California.

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Video Girl

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Letoya Luckett and Ludacris shoot her new video “Regret.” Her sophomore album, “Lady Love,” is in stores now.

Photo by Capital Records

Will Power

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Will Smith makes his way inside the premiere of “This Is It” at the Nokia Theatre in L.A. on October 27.

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Power Duo

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Fabolous and Trey Songz do their thing in New Jersey on October 27.

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It Was All A Dream

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In-demand singer, songwriter and producer The-Dream wows the crowd in New Jersey on October 27.

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Knocks You Down

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Keri Hilson kills it onstage at New York radio station Power 105’s Powerhouse concert in New Jersey on October 27.

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It's Raining Men

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Rapper Kid Cudi, actor Mark Wahlberg and singer Akon hang tight at the Gentlemen’s Ball 2009 at The Edison Ballroom on October 28 in NYC.

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I'm Back!

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Chris Brown returns to the stage during a performance at New York radio station Power 105’s Powerhouse concert in New Jersey on October 27.

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The Good Life

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Sean “Diddy” Combs chills on the balcony of his room at the Hotel Fassano in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on October 25.

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The View From Up There

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Mariah Carey enjoying the view from the balcony of the Copacabana Palace Hotel in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Photo by INF

Cool Gent

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Corbin Bleu looks sexy on the red carpet at the premiere of Sony Pictures’ ‘This Is It’ held at Nokia Theatre in L.A. on October 27.

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Daddy Duty

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Director Spike Lee, daughter Satchel Lee and son Jackson Lee attend the ‘Michael Jackson’s This Is It’ New York premiere at the Regal E-Walk in New York City on October 27.

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Special Spectator

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Janet Jackson is front and center at the Machida vs Shogun UFC fight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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In His Genes

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Connor Cruise, son of Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman, on the set of the remake of the film “Red Dawn,” currently filming in Michigan on October 25.

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Dress Down

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Sherri Shepard is ready to watch the premiere of Sony Pictures’ ‘This Is It’ held in New York City on October 27.

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Short and Sweet

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Omarion out and about in New York City on October 27.

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Viva Glam

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Model Sessilee Lopez looks stunning on the red carpet at the premiere of ‘This Is It’ in New York City on October 27.

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Best of Both Worlds

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Jay-Z and Robin Thicke chop it up at Germano Studios in NYC on October 25.

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Fur Lady

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Singer Toni Braxton is picture perfect in New York City on October 27.

Photo by Bauer Griffin

Helping Hands

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Oprah Winfrey was on hand to support acting legend Cicely Tyson at the grand unveiling of the Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing & Fine Arts on October 24 in East Orange, New Jersey.

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Special Occasion

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Sherri Shepherd and a guest smile for the cameras at the 4th annual Thurgood Marshall College Fund Front Row Fashion Show at the Roseland Ballroom on October 24 in New York City.

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Brown Beauty

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A glowing Nia Long looks fabulous at the premiere of Sony Pictures’ ‘This Is It’ held at Nokia Theatre in L.A. on October 27.

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Key Supporters

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Bebe Winans, Susan L. Taylor, Nick Ashford, Valerie Simpon and stylist Ellin LeVar share camera time at the Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing & Fine Arts grand unveiling on October 24 in East Orange, New Jersey.

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Viva Glam

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Monica attends a BET event on October 25 in New York City.

Father and Daughter

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Tyrese Gibson and his precious little daughter look picture perfect at the ‘This Is It’in L.A. on October 27.

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Happy to Be Here

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Naomi Campbell arrives at the 4th annual Thurgood Marshall College Fund Front Row Fashion Show at the Roseland Ballroom on October 24 in New York City.

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Pretty Lady

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Shannon Kane attends the 4th annual Thurgood Marshall College Fund Front Row Fashion Show at the Roseland Ballroom on October 24 in New York City.

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Face Time

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Reality TV star Sheree Whitfield works the red carpet at the 4th annual Thurgood Marshall College Fund Front Row Fashion Show at the Roseland Ballroom on October 24 in New York City.

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Wouldn't Miss It for the World

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Angela Bassett was sure to be in attendance at the Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing & Fine Arts grand unveiling on October 24 in East Orange, New Jersey.

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Something for You

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Rev. Al Sharpton, right, presents an award to Joe Jackson at the National Action Network headquarters on October 24, 2009 in New York City.

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A Night to Remember

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The stunning harpist Rashida Jolley complements a dapper Ludacris at The Ludacris Foundation’s 6th Annual Benefit Dinner on October 24 in Washington, D.C.

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Anything but Common

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Common cleans up nicely at the Ludacris Foundation’s 6th Annual Benefit Dinner on October 24 in Washington, D.C.

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Knock You Down

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Keri Hilson performs at the Wachovia Center on October 23 in Philadelphia.

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All About Mary

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Mary J. Blige attends the Gucci Icon-Temporary Flash Sneaker Store launch on October 23 in New York City.

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Style Ahead

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Wyclef Jean is in the building at the Gucci Icon-Temporary Flash Sneaker Store launch on October 23 in NYC.

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The Takeover

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Jay-Z gives the people what they want at the Wachovia Center on October 23 in Philadelphia.

Oozing Fabulosity

Mary Gives Back

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Mary J. Blige speaks at the opening of her new resource center for physically and emotionally abused young women in her hometown of Yonkers, New York, through her Foundation For the Advancement of Women Now (FFAWN) organization on October 22.

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Kerry on Broadway

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Kerry Washington will appear in “Race,” a new play on Broadway alongside David Alan Grier and others. Here she is at the show’s photo call at the Atlantic Theater Company on October 22 in NYC.

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Red Hot

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50 Cent and date Jamelia attend the London premiere of “Dead Man Running” at Odeon Leicester Square on October 22 in London, England.

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Pretty Lady

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Alicia Keys is snapped in New York’s Times Square on October 22 in New York City.

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Love & Basketball

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Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom at their wedding ceremony in Santa Monica.

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50 Does London

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Rapper and businessman 50 Cent is seen out and about in London on October 22.

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Girls' Night Out

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Thandie Newton is joined by her precious little girls at the world premiere of “Fantastic Mr. Fox” at the London Film Festival on October 14.

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In the Spotlight

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Robin Thicke performs onstage at the 2009 Angel Ball to Benefit Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation hosted by Denise Rich at New York’s Cipriani on October 20, 2009 in NYC.

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Loud and Clear

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Jay Alexander filming an episode of “The Tyra Banks Show” on October 21.

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Oprah's Baby Girl

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Oprah Winfrey and her beloved dog Sadie leave a salon in Beverly Hills on October 20.

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High Jump

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Michelle Obama jump-ropes double dutch on the South Lawn of the White House during an event promoting exercise and healthy eating for children October 21, 2009, in Washington, D.C.

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What a View!

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A svelte Sherri Shepherd looks fab at the 2009 Angel Ball at New York’s Cipriani on October 20 in New York City.

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Man on the Move

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Dwayne Johnson arrives at New York’s Trump Towers in his workout wear on October 21.

What a Night!

Toni! Toni! Toni!

Toni Braxton does her thing onstage at the Breakthrough Ball fund-raising gala at The Plaza Hotel on October 20 in NYC.

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Mya's Music

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Singer and “Dancing With the Stars” contestant Mya performs in Cali on October 19.

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World Traveler

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Beyonce poses for photographers as she arrives at Incheon International Airport in Seoul, South Korea on October 19, 2009.

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Roses Are Red

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Model Amber Rose beams on the red carpet at Elle’s 16th Annual Women In Hollywood Tribute at the Four Seasons Hotel on October 19 in Beverly Hills, California.

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Shine On

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Calvin Klein Collection Spotlight Award recipient Zoe Saldana is in the building at the 16th Annual ELLE Women in Hollywood Tribute at the Four Seasons Hotel on October 19 in Beverly Hills, California.

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We See You, Whitney!

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It’s so good to see Whitney back on the scene. Here she is at X factor studios on October 19.

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Reunited...And It Feels So Good

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“Hustle & Flow” costars Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson reteam for the 2009 Soul Train Awards pre-party at La Pomme on October 19 in New York City.

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Let's Dance

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Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard get their groove on at the 2009 Soul Train Awards pre-party at La Pomme on October 19 in NYC.

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Rebel Rocker

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In preparation for her turn to the spotlight, Rihanna hits up Milk Studio in NYC on October 19.

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Glamour Girls

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Jennifer Hudson and designer Donatella Versace attend the 2009 Whitney Museum Gala at The Whitney Museum of American Art on October 19 in New York City.

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Lookin' Good!

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BET’s “106 & Park” hosts Terrence J. and Rocsi greet Terrence Howard at the 2009 Soul Train Awards Pre-Party at La Pomme on October 19 in New York City.

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Classy Lady

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Supermodel Chanel Iman looks gorgeous at the 2009 Whitney Museum Gala at The Whitney Museum of American Art on October 19 in NYC.

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Rock and Soul

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The Noisettes backstage at the Girl Guides Big Gig at Wembley Arena in London.

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Funny Lady

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Whoopi Goldberg, recipient of the Marlon Brando Award, attends the 2009 Stella by Starlight Gala at a private residence on October 19 in New York City.

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Standing Tall

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The Rev. Al Sharpton makes his way inside the 2009 Stella by Starlight Gala on October 19 in New York City.

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Coupled Up

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Erica Reid and Antonio L.A. Reid are on hand for the 2009 Stella by Starlight Gala at a private residence on October 19 in New York City.

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The Icon

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Actress Ruby Dee arrives at the 2009 Stella by Starlight Gala on October 19 in New York City.